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BJ55 MDV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,362 mi
Last recorded154,362 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,362 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,831 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover Casing Cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 140,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover Casing Cap (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 129,154 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 129,154 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,400 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail nsf tyre shoulder.....rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,239 miles

nail nsf tyre shoulder.....rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,176 miles

rear brake inbalance.....nsf wheel binding.....nsf tyre sidewall cut........

Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ55 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 MDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 MDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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